Dibba Al Hisn:Dibba Al Hisn Municipality has commenced its annual Planting Week, an initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, expanding green spaces, and fostering a culture of planting within the community. The event includes a variety of community initiatives, interactive workshops, and field activities designed to engage residents in ecological efforts.
According to Emirates News Agency, the programme is themed 'A Generation Plants, A Generation Blossoms' and kicks off with Family Day, featuring an overview of the week's planned activities and previous achievements. Planting Day will highlight the 'My Family Plants' initiative and educational workshops, organized in collaboration with Dibba Al Hisn Youth, Bee'ah, and the Environment and Protected Areas Authority at the public park.
The week's schedule also includes the 'A Generation Plants, A Generation Blossoms' institutional volunteering initiative, which involves planting Washingtonia palms and seasonal flowers at Heritage Village and Beach Park. Additionally, the 'Institutions Plant, Land Flourishes' initiative encourages responsible planting practices across government departments.
A special day dedicated to senior citizens will see seedlings distributed to their homes in partnership with the Department of Social Services. This effort aligns with the leadership's vision for environmental protection and sustainable development, as emphasized by Talib Al Yahyai, Director of Dibba Al Hisn Municipality. He stressed the importance of embedding planting as a community value and practice.
Khadija Najeeb Al Nuaimi, Director of the Agriculture Department at Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, highlighted the department's intensive programme, which combines awareness-raising, practical fieldwork, and community partnerships. She noted that the initiatives aim to involve all community groups in planned planting and promote environmental sustainability across public facilities, government departments, and homes.
